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Men's Basketball

LSU head coach Johnny Jones questions a referee’s call during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tigers fall to Tennessee, 81-65, in lackluster road effort

By Christian Boutwell February 20, 2016

Without its top scorer Kevin Punter Jr., Tennessee still crushed LSU, 81-65, on Saturday in Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena. Punter is second in the SEC in scoring, averaging 22.3 points per game,...

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) holds the ball during the Tigers’ 76-69 defeat against Alabama on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU hopes to bounce back after brutal loss against Alabama

By Christian Boutwell February 18, 2016

“Last night was definitely a bad loss for us.” Freshman guard Antonio Blakeney knew a bad loss was coming, and he couldn’t help noticing the mass of people heading for the exits. Tiger...

LSU basketball comes up short against hot Alabama team

LSU basketball comes up short against hot Alabama team

February 18, 2016

LSU was unable to carry over the momentum from its big win against Texas A& M on Saturday as the Tigers fell to Alabama, 76-69, in its first home loss against a Southeastern Conference opponent this...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball during the Tigers’ 76-69 defeat against Alabama on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 in the PMAC.

Poor free throw shooting dooms Tigers in 76-69 loss to Alabama

By Jacob Hamilton February 17, 2016

Alabama senior guard Retin Obasohan has LSU’s number. After suffering a two-point defeat at the hands of the Tigers on Jan. 23 in Coleman Coliseum, a game in which he tallied 20 points, five rebounds...

LSU forward Ben Simmons (25) shoots for two over Alabama forward Michael Kessens (3) as LSU guard Tim Quarterman (55) and Alabama guard Retin Obasohan (32) battle underneath during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP) MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Live Updates: LSU (16-9, 9-3 SEC) vs. Alabama (15-9, 6-6 SEC)

By Christian Boutwell February 17, 2016

LSU Tigers (16-9, 9-3 Southeastern Conference) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (15-9, 6-6 Southeastern Conference)When/Where: 8 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, LouisianaTelevision: SECNetworkDave...

LSU junior second baseman Kramer Robertson fields ground balls at the Tigers' first preseason practice on Jan. 29 at Alex Box Stadium.

Brand new infield squad taking ‘pride in play’ as opener approaches

By James Bewers February 16, 2016

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri would not have wanted Tiger fans to see the infielders practice on Feb. 9. In an uncommon occurrence, the mostly fresh-faced infielders didn’t perform the fundamentals...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones questions a referee’s call during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU battles Alabama in reunion between Johnson and Jones

By Christian Boutwell February 16, 2016

Tonight will be a Baton Rouge homecoming of sorts for Alabama coach Avery Johnson. In his youth at Southern University just 12.1 miles from the heart of LSU’s campus, Johnson, a then-senior point...

LSU-Florida matchup to start at 7:30 p.m., follows Bob Pettit statue unveiling

February 15, 2016

On Monday, the Southeastern Conference announced the LSU men's basketball team's game against Florida on Feb. 27 will start at 7:30 p.m., televised on ESPN or ESPN2. Florida defeated LSU, 68-62, on Jan....

LSU junior guard Tim Quarterman (55) makes a lay up during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU rises to No. 7 seed in Lunardi’s Bracketology, remains on the bubble in Palm’s Bracketology

February 15, 2016

With the victory over then-No. 15 Texas A&M on Feb. 13, LSU has jolted from a No. 9 seed to a No. 7 seed in ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi's newest Bracketology.  According to Lunardi's projection,...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons attempts to lay up the ball during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tigers remain focused on winning each game despite NCAA tournament bubble talk

By James Bewers February 14, 2016

“Just win, baby.” Even without explicitly stating it, the old adage from former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis is the unofficial motto for the LSU men’s basketball team with six games...

LSU forward Craig Victor II (32) shoots a free-throw during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Victor shakes off foul trouble, dominates second half in win against Aggies

By Christian Boutwell February 13, 2016

Craig Victor II loves being a warrior. As a man on a mission, the LSU sophomore forward prides himself on his defense Saturday, specifically. His matchup against then-No. 15 Texas A&M was against a...

Craig Victor II, 32, and Tim Quarterman, 55, play defense against Tyler Davis, 34, Texas A&M player during the 76-71 LSU victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Victor, Simmons ignite second-half rally in 71-76 win against No. 15 Texas A&M

February 13, 2016

Challenged by LSU coach Johnny Jones prior to the game, Craig Victor heard an all-too familiar whistle at the 14:50 mark of the first half of Saturday’s 76-71 win against No. 15 Texas A&M. Often...